Gay Kinks Explained: What is CMNM?

What is CMNM?

With our weekly, ok daily, use of hookup apps, we thought we knew all the lingo regarding sexual preferences, kinks, and positions. Well, we've come across a new term - at least to us - that has Googling down a rabbit hole. Have you heard of CMNM? Apparently, it's a big thing! There are porn sites, Reddit discussions, and Pornhun categories. We are here to break it down for you!

CMNM is the term given for two guys - one clothed, one naked. Literally Clothed Male, Naked Male. Catchy, huh? This kink can go from mild to extreme and offers erotic stimulation from either being naked in front of clothed men, or being clothed and being aroused by watching one or more naked men. There are a few ways men can explore this type of kink.

 

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Voyeurism/Exhibitionism: This is the basic foundation of CMNM. One man gets pleasure by watching a man (or men) strip, walk around naked, and do solo or joint sexual acts; conversely, the other man gets pleasure by putting on a show and being watched by one or more men. They love the attention and focus on their body. Under this scenario, one will always remain fully clothed.

BDSM: CMNM ramps up a level when it enters the bondage/S&M scene. This often stems from the want of the naked male to be made to perform sexual acts or be humiliated while fully nude. This is a total dom/sub play between the clothed top and the naked bottom. This level typically involves sex acts and can employ sex toys and devices.

 

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Innocent CMNM: This is casual, non-sexual, and can include straight men. This includes changing in locker rooms, shared showers, sports events, skinny dipping, etc where men change in front of each other out of necessity.

 

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Streaking/Flashing: This level is a bit more obtrusive and it usually involves one party being a bystander while the naked one streaks or flashes in a public setting in order to illicit shock and attention.

Situational CMNM: This involves specific acts that call for one person to be naked and the other to be clothed, such as a medical exam (that's a big turn-on in this kink), massage, strippers, or military situations. There is definite roleplay going on here.

 

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CMNM has not just been attributed to the gay scene. Allegedly, there are a number of straight males who also love the attention of all eyes on them while naked. All has to do with being the focus of attention rather than sexual desire. At some level, whether while growing up or in the gym, have been around an environment where we are put face to face with someone naked.

 

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Have you tried CMNM? Let us know!